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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
- Spudger
- Precision Tweezers
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS5 Slim Power Supply Unit
- Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)
- Microfiber Cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the AC power cable and wait 5 minutes before opening the device to prevent electric shock.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounded surface to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.
- Do not puncture or crush internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Disconnect all cables
5 minUnplug the AC power cord, HDMI cable, and all peripherals. Wait at least five minutes to allow high-voltage capacitors in the power supply to fully discharge.
- 2
Remove top left cover panel
2 minGently lift the outer corner of the top left panel up and slide it off toward the base of the console.
- 3
Remove top right cover panel
2 minPull the top right panel away from the chassis to release the retaining clips and remove it.
- 4
Detach bottom right cover panel
2 minGently lift the bottom right panel away from the console frame to expose the disc drive bay.
- 5
Remove the disc drive module
2 minGently lift the optical disc drive straight up to unseat it from its motherboard connector.
- 6
Unsnap the fan intake guard
2 minUse a spudger or your fingers to unclip the plastic fan intake cover along the top edge.
- 7
Unscrew the fan assembly
3 minUse a TR8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four long screws securing the fan bracket.
- 8
Disconnect the fan cable
2 minUse precision tweezers to lift the fan connector straight up off the motherboard header.
- 9
Lift out the cooling fan
1 minPull the fan straight out of its housing and set it aside on an anti-static surface.
- 10
Unscrew the metal heat shield
4 minRemove the TR8 Torx Security screws securing the main upper metal shield to the console frame.
- 11
Lift off the metal shield
2 minGently pull the upper metal heat shield straight up to remove it from the console.
- 12
Disconnect the power supply cable
2 minUse a spudger to carefully unplug the power supply wiring harness from the motherboard.
- 13
Unscrew the power supply unit
2 minRemove the two TR8 Torx Security screws holding the power supply assembly to the inner frame.
- 14
Extract the power supply unit
3 minGently pull the power supply unit straight up out of the main housing to disengage its prongs.
- 15
Insert the new power supply
3 minAlign the replacement power supply with the chassis cavity and press it firmly into position.
- 16
Secure the new power supply
2 minReinstall and tighten the two TR8 Torx Security screws to lock the power supply in place.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Slim power supply repair
Power the PlayStation 5 Slim back on and test the power supply repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Sony PlayStation 5 Slim job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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